11-7-45 to 03-23-24 Vietnam Vet Everyone Called him Mike .... retired here in AZ after many threats from his daughter Michele. He has 2 grandchildren Ashley L Lathrop and Stephen R Goerzen. He also has 2 Great grandchildren - Sawyer Newkirk age 3, and Lincoln 5 days. I believe in my heart that he met Lincoln Newkirk before we did. He is survived by his Brother Bert Lathrop and his wife Sharon Lathrop, and his Sister Carol McMeans. He is also survived by alot of his Vietnam Buddies,. Ralph Arvisu and Angie is wife, Matt Kamanu and his wife Sue. He is very much missed by his family and friends.